Drakaris vs OnlyWin: both paid by 10:30 pm, but the next withdrawal differs

The timeline: two withdrawals, one finishing time

Both tests started the same way, with a A$30 credit card deposit that showed on the balance at once. Then we asked each casino to send our balance to the same kind of destination, an Australian bank account by bank transfer. Here's how the two days played out.

1. Saturday 17 October, 6:25 pm: we request A$105 from OnlyWin by bank transfer.
2. Saturday 17 October, 10:30 pm: the A$105 lands in our account. Elapsed: 4 hours 5 minutes. No documents requested, nothing deducted.
3. Monday 19 October, 6:00 pm: we request A$122 from Drakaris by bank transfer.
4. Monday 19 October, 10:30 pm: the A$122 lands. Elapsed: 4 hours 30 minutes. Again no documents and no fee.

Twenty-five minutes separated the two results, and both arrived at 10:30 pm on the dot. On speed alone, the Saturday payout edges it. What makes the comparison more interesting is when each one happened, measured against what the casinos themselves say.

Promised versus delivered

	Drakaris	OnlyWin
Written bank-transfer time	5–7 days (payments page); within 3 business days (terms)	"From an hour to a few days" once verified (FAQ)
Written processing hours	Aim: within 72 hours of approval	Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 (GMT+3)
What we got	4 h 30 min on a weekday evening	4 h 5 min on a Saturday evening

Drakaris beat its own payments page by days. Its rival did something its terms don't promise at all: it moved money on a weekend, outside its stated working hours. Neither result should be read as a guarantee. Written times are what a casino commits to; ours are single measurements. If you need money by a certain day, plan around the written figure.

Feature	Drakaris	OnlyWin
Welcome bonus	450% up to A$7,200 + 450 free spins	375% up to A$5,000 + 500 free spins
Wagering	40x bonus (40x free-spin winnings)	45x (cash and free-spin bonuses)
Best for	A huge pokies library plus a sportsbook	Cashback and a 100-level loyalty ladder
Min deposit	A$30	A$30 in our test (A$35 for bonuses)
Our payout test	Tested: 4 h 30 min (bank transfer)	Tested: 4 h 5 min (bank transfer)
Min withdrawal	A$30 (bank transfer A$80)	A$30 (bank transfer A$35, crypto A$90)
PayID	No	No (not listed)
Payment methods	Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Skrill, Neteller, MiFinity, Paysafecard, Online banking, Crypto (11 coins)	Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer, MiFinity, Crypto
Pokies	9,900+ (119 providers)	10,000+ as stated (104 providers)
	Claim bonus18+ · New players · 3 deposits from A$30, codes FIRST, SECOND, THIRD · 40x bonus and free-spin winnings · 7 days · T&Cs apply	Claim bonus18+ · New players · 4 deposits from A$35 (A$50 with spins) · 45x wagering · 5 days · T&Cs apply

The withdrawal that can slow down: verification

Neither casino asked us for ID, but both reserve the right to, and a check can arrive with any withdrawal. This is where their terms differ most.

Drakaris

The casino can ask for photo ID (passport, driver's licence or national ID), proof of address and proof of your payment method, with card photos front and back or an e-wallet screenshot. A phone verification may be added. Files go up under "Documents" in your profile, 2 MB each. Its KYC policy says the review "could be up to 30 working days" once everything is in, and withdrawals stay pending until then. There's also a contact deadline: if the casino can't reach you by phone or email within two weeks of a withdrawal request, the account is locked and the withdrawal cancelled. Bonus winnings can't leave until KYC is done.

OnlyWin

Here, a check is triggered by a withdrawal request or by the risk team. The list is longer: a colour passport or driver's licence, both sides of your deposit card (middle six digits and CVV covered), a bank or e-wallet screenshot, a utility bill from the last three months, and possibly a selfie with your ID or a video call. You can upload on the site or email kyc@onlywin.com. Checks take up to 3 business days, but the KYC team works Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 GMT+3. You get 30 days to send everything, after which winnings are forfeited and the account closed. Until you're verified, payments above €2,000 in 24 hours or €2,300 in total are held back.

In short: the newer casino's stated review is shorter but its team keeps office hours; the dragon site's stated maximum is much longer, and you must stay reachable. Either way, sending clear documents early is the best way to keep the second withdrawal as quick as the first.

How small and how large a withdrawal can be

Limit	Drakaris	OnlyWin
Bank transfer minimum	A$80	A$35
Card / e-wallet minimum	A$30	A$30
Crypto minimum	Per coin (e.g. USDT 20)	A$90
Largest single bank withdrawal	A$6,400	A$800 (levels 1–25) to A$1,300 (levels 76–100)
Daily ceiling	€2,000	Same as the single limit: A$800 to A$1,300
Monthly ceiling	€20,000	A$16,000 to A$25,000

For someone cashing out A$50 at a time, a A$35 bank minimum is friendlier; at the other site a bank transfer starts at A$80, so you'd use a card or e-wallet instead. For someone landing a A$4,000 pokie win, the picture flips: a new account at the A$800-a-day casino needs at least five days to move it, while its rival accepts it as one request, subject to a euro-based daily cap. The first allows up to three open requests at once; the second splits anything above a method's limit into instalments and pays progressive jackpots in full.

What a withdrawal can cost

We paid nothing at either casino, but the terms leave room for charges:

• Drakaris: no fee of its own on any method. Intermediary banks may take "typically up to 16 EUR" on bank transfers, and any payment provider's own fees fall on the player. If a deposit hasn't been bet three times, the casino may charge a processing fee or refuse the withdrawal.
• OnlyWin: if your real-money bets are under three times your deposit, it may withhold up to 10% of the withdrawal, and it reserves the right to a processing fee. A chargeback costs €50 per notice.
• Both: idle accounts are charged after 12 months, €20 a month at the dragon site and €5 a month at its rival.

On a A$100 deposit, three times means A$300 of bets before you cash out. Do that and both fee clauses fall away.

Other ways to get paid

Neither casino offers PayID. The dragon site publishes its full payments page: Skrill, Neteller and MiFinity withdrawals are listed as instant after approval, as are Paysafecard and 11 cryptocurrencies, while cards take 1–3 days. Its rival has no public payments page, so methods only show in the cashier after login. Its terms list cards, bank transfer and e-wallets, and the footer shows MiFinity and crypto. Withdrawals normally return by the deposit method, though ours went from a card deposit to a bank transfer. If PayID is a must, our PayID casino guide covers the options.

Between withdrawals: games, live tables and cashback

Drakaris has the counted lobby: 9,917 games on 20 October, 3,354 of them bonus buys, from 119 providers, plus a sportsbook in the same account. The newer one shows no count but claims over 10,000 games from 104 providers in its Australian filter. The live casinos differ in feel. OnlyWin's runs mainly on Pragmatic Live with Playtech tables. The dragon site's uses Vivo Gaming, LuckyStreak, Winfinity, Live Vegas and others, and pays 30% daily cashback on net live losses above A$100, against 5% daily cashback up to A$80 and 15% weekly up to A$500 at its rival.

The welcome offers are both demanding: one asks 40x within 7 days, the other 45x within 5 days, both at a A$8 maximum bet. Our online pokies guide explains what RTP and volatility mean while you work through either.

Spending limits you can set

The dragon site lets you set deposit, loss and wager limits by day, week or month, with cooling-off from one week and self-exclusion from six months. Its rival offers a take-a-break of 1 day to 1 week, a reality check after 60, 90 or 180 minutes and self-exclusion by email, but lists no deposit or loss limits. If you want a firm cap there, your bank can block gambling payments; CommBank's gambling block is one example. Australian support is on our responsible gambling page.

Our verdict on Drakaris vs OnlyWin

If you judge by the stopwatch, it's a near draw decided by 25 minutes, and its weekend payout was a pleasant surprise. Judge by the second and tenth withdrawal and the choice depends on size. OnlyWin, 4.4 out of 5 in our scoring, suits frequent, smaller cash-outs: a A$35 bank minimum, a short stated ID review and cashback on top. Drakaris, 4.5 and second in our lineup, suits players who expect bigger single wins: A$6,400 per withdrawal, published e-wallet and crypto routes, spending limits and a sportsbook, as long as you're ready for a possibly longer document check.

Read the full terms in our Drakaris review and OnlyWin review, or compare all three tested casinos on the comparison page.

Drakaris vs OnlyWin FAQ

Which paid out faster in our test, Drakaris or OnlyWin?

OnlyWin, by 25 minutes. Its A$105 bank transfer took 4 hours 5 minutes on Saturday 17 October; the other casino's A$122 took 4 hours 30 minutes on Monday 19 October.

Does OnlyWin process withdrawals at weekends?

Its terms say withdrawals are processed Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 GMT+3. Ours was paid on a Saturday evening, but the written hours are what the casino commits to.

Which casino asks for more documents?

OnlyWin's list is longer: ID, both sides of your card, a bank or e-wallet screenshot, a recent utility bill and possibly a selfie or video call. The dragon site asks for ID, proof of address and payment proof, and may phone you.

What is the smallest bank withdrawal at each?

A$35 at OnlyWin and A$80 at Drakaris. Card and e-wallet withdrawals start at A$30 at both.

Is there a fee for withdrawing soon after depositing?

Possibly. If you haven't bet three times your deposit, Drakaris may charge a processing fee or refuse, and OnlyWin may withhold up to 10%.